- The Crisafulli Government is delivering vital upgrades to help with disaster recovery in Far North Queensland.
- The funding has been delivered to six halls to provide the infrastructure needed to help communities in the wake of natural disasters.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland by ensuring communities have access to the facilities they need to stay connected and resilient when they need it most.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering vitally needed ugprades at six community halls across Far North Queensland to help communities recovery faster from disasters.
The $2 million of upgrades are part of key election commitments made by the Crisafulli Government, aimed at fostering connectivity throughout Far North Queensland, and include:
- $352,000 for the Kuranda Hall (Queensland Country Women's Association)
- $350,000 for the Stratford Bowls Club
- $321,000 for the Koah Hall (Mareeba Shire Council)
- $150,000 for the Yorkeys Knob Community Hall (Cairns Regional Council)
- $562,240 for the Machan's Beach Hall (Machan's Beach Community Association)
- $250,000 for the Holloway's Beach Community Hall (Cairns Regional Council)
The halls have played an integral role in facilitating community recovery, particularly throughout Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the North Queensland floods.
The investment will strengthen the infrastructure North Queenslanders rely on throughout emergencies, when they are at their most vulnerable.
Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services Amanda Camm said the upgrades would provide a place for belonging and connectivity for those who need it.
"From re-surfacing carparks to installing generators we are ensuring these halls can continue to show up for their communities at a grass-roots level" Minister Camm said.
"The contribution of each hall to community connectedness and resilience cannot be underestimated, and I am proud to be part of a government focused on delivering for all of Queensland."
Member for Barron River Bree James said the importance of these halls has never been clearer.
"During the Jasper floods, these halls served as essential shelter for those who lost their homes," Ms James said.
"These halls were also the safe space for the community, providing safety, support, food and connection when it was needed the most.
"This investment will ensure these halls remain resilient, accessible, and ready to serve our communities in future emergencies, but also for the community year-round."
